Front and center today: Fibromyalgia, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, chronic prostatitis, depression.My body is wracked with pain today, and my spirit mourns the loss of what once was...the days of youth, health and vitality. There were so many things that I once did so easily and took for granted, never dreaming that a day like this would come, and how crushing it would feel. Now it's exhausting to stand, excruciatingly painful to sit, and lying down brings only the slightest relief.

I am reminded of the words of the Apostle Paul: "O' wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from this body of death?" But just as he did, I too still believe that all our sufferings, even though they are many and very real, are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.

For 18 years I have waged a very personal and desperate battle for my own life. I have endured three separate attacks of massive, life-threatening, intestinal hemorrhages that required transfusions to save me. I have also been diagnosed along the way with more than twenty painful diseases, disorders, and syndromes including fibromyalgia, agoraphobia, irritable bowel syndrome, numerous anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic attacks, manic-depressive disorder, chronic prostatitis, adrenal fatigue, anemia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

This book tells the story of my journey. It describes some of my manic-depressive behaviors, near-death experiences, trials and tribulations with doctors and drugs, terrifying panic attacks, and suicidal moments. Most importantly, Mystery Diseases and Me describes the spiritual and life lessons I learned along the way. I hope that this book will encourage, inform, and aid you as you unravel the secrets of your own mystery diseases, and discover the beautiful path to healing.

Author

In addition to being an author of fiction and non-fiction, Ron Brunk is an eccentric entertainer, singer, guitarist, and artist. Considered an 'underground' artist in the early years, he developed a loyal cult following who appreciated his dark humor, passion, and sometimes tongue-in-cheek approach.

He has released 7 Music CDs (including the critically acclaimed 'Funk the Brunk' 2011 release), and worked with some of the world's greatest musicians, artists and performers. Please visit www.ronbrunk.comand also look for his videos on YouTube.